NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 21st, 2026, be approved.
WHEREAS education facilities underpin successful communities across Ontario; and WHEREAS the Canadore College Parry Sound campus has the enormous potential to evolve into the core post secondary education hub for our region; and WHEREAS all municipalities in West Parry Sound require accessible training, in our area, that fuels our economic growth with skilled workers; and WHEREAS the focus on skil
That By-law 2026-24 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Conditional Contribution Agreement Between Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for Community Enhancement Program 75003434 Pointe Au Baril Rink renovation, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 16th, 2026, be approved.
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the May 2026 Revised Council Correspondence listing.
MacLeod WHEREAS the Pointe au Baril Arts and Culture Club has organized two “Arts on the Bay” dinner theatre performances to be held on July 15 and August 12, 2026, at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, and has applied for a Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2026 community grant for Healey Lake Property Owners Association & Healey Lake Tennis Club in the amount of $1,677.15.
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby support the appointment of Dan Sooley and Lesley Harries-Jones to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board, as a community representative on the board; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that resolution 26-033 passed on Februrary 20th, 2026 be hereby rescinded.
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to advise the Northern Ontario School of Medicine that the Township’s $3,000 bursary contribution is to be allocated to a resident of the West Parry Sound area enrolled at the school.
That By-law 2026-21 , being a By-law to Provide for the Payment of Remuneration to Members of Council, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 16th, 2026, be approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the May 2026 Revised Council Correspondence listing.
WHEREAS the Pointe au Baril Arts and Culture Club has organized two “Arts on the Bay” dinner theatre performances to be held on July 15 and August 12, 2026, at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, and has applied for a Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares each of
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby support the appointment of Dan Sooley and Lesley Harries-Jones to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board, as a community representative on the board; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that resolution 26-033 passed on February 20th, 2026 be hereby rescinded.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to advise the Northern Ontario School of Medicine that the Township’s $3,000 bursary contribution is to be allocated to a resident of the West Parry Sound area enrolled at the school.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 12:36 p.m.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the April 17, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 20, 2026 be approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 13, 2026 be approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised April 2026 Council Correspondence listing.
WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 278/98 under the District Social Services Administration Boards Act, R.S.O., 1990, states that the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board shall consist of 15 members and that the Township of The Archipelago and the Town of Parry Sound jointly represent Area 2; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is responsible for appointing two of the three
That By-law 2026-09 , being a By-law to Appoint Matthew Rowland as Deputy Chief Building Official, be read and finally passed on the 17th of April, 2026.
That By-law 2026-11 , being a By-law to designate 93 Rattlebear Drive, HARRISON CON 8, PT LOT 34, RP PSR868 PARTS 1 & 2, RP 42R9566 PART 2, PCL 9612 NS GEORGIAN BAY, The Archipelago, as a site plan control area (Jackson), be read and finally passed on the 17th of April, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the March 2026 Revised Council Correspondence listing.
WHEREAS the West Parry Sound (WPS) Smart Community was formed in December 2015 as an incorporated not-for-profit corporation under the Ontario Corporations Act, with their operating name being WPS SMART; and WHEREAS WPS SMART’s formation was supported by the Township of The Archipelago through Resolution #15-097 and the other six municipalities that comprise West Parry Sound (WPS) through similar
That By-law 2026-07 , being a By-law to designate authorized signing authorities for the Township of The Archipelago for banking and financial documentation purposes, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of March, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 16, 2026 be approved.
That By-law 2026-02 , being a By-law to designate 1 A421 Island, being Shawanaga Island, A421 PCL 8142 N/S, The Archipelago as a site plan control area (Sable Street Studios Inc.), be read and finally passed on the 20th day of February, 2026.
That By-law 2026-05 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on February 20, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 20th day of February, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the January 16, 2026 Council Agenda, be approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget sponsorship of the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle Awards Night at the silver level for $1000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on November 20th, 2025, be approved.
WHEREAS Tamarack North Centre is scheduled to open in fiscal year 2026, and a pre-opening budget was necessary to fund readiness efforts, initial operating requirements, and essential set-up costs incurred in 2025; and WHEREAS these pre-opening expenditures were not included in the approved Township of The Archipelago 2025 Operating Budget; and WHEREAS the Municipality’s share of the operating con
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Ontario Municipalities Association (AMO) Conference on August 16-19, 2026 in Ottawa: Councillor Lundy, Councillor MacLeod, Councillor Manners, Deputy Reeve Sheard, and Reeve Liverance.
WHEREAS the Pointe au Baril Community Centre is a is a key community hub that supports numerous gatherings and provides a wide range of amenities, including a gymnasium, commercial kitchen, library, meeting room, fitness centre, potable water source, community garden, playground, and outdoor rink; and WHEREAS regular review of the Pointe au Baril Community Centre booking process, including rental
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 17th, 2025, be approved.
That By-law 2025-43 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between Ministry of Natural Resources and The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for Ontario FireSmart Communities Transfer Payment Program 2025-2027, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.
That By-law 2025-45 , being a By-law to Authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute the Purchase and Service Agreement with Emterra Environmental for the Operation and Service’s Related to Recycling Material, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.
That By-law 2025-40 , being a By-law to Adopt a Corporate Policy Framework Policy, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of October, 2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 9:45 a.m.